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Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right party, announced her candidacy for president in 2027 and has appealed to the Supreme Court after being found guilty of embezzlement, which could result in her having to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year.
On July 8, 2569, the BBC reported that: Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally (RN) party, has announced that she will run for president of France in 2027. She will appeal to the country's highest court after being found guilty of embezzlement, which ordered her to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year.
"The campaign begins tonight." Le Pen stated in a prime-time interview on French television, confirming that she would... "Use every legal avenue." To prove his innocence, he will appeal to the French Supreme Court (Court of Cassation).
The appeal has temporarily suspended the order to wear an electronic ankle monitor until the Supreme Court issues a ruling, which is expected in early 2027.
Just hours before Le Pen was scheduled to give an interview, a Paris appeals court found her guilty of misusing €2.8 million (approximately £2.4 million) of European Union funds in a fake employment scheme. However, the court ruled that she remains eligible to run for president, even while wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.
The ruling is a significant political gamble and ends months of speculation that Le Pen might pass on the nomination to... Jordan Bardella The 30-year-old party chairman.
Bardella has yet to comment on Le Pen's announcement, but the two are scheduled to appear together at a market in the Sartes region of northwestern France on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, French prosecutors announced they would appeal the appeals court's decision to reduce Le Pen's sentence.
When asked if there was a possibility that she would not run for office, Le Pen replied: "No, I'm here tonight to say that I'm a candidate for the 2027 election."
She said the campaign would begin immediately. "The beginning of the French restoration." And he confirmed that he would not change his mind.
Although Le Pen continues to maintain her innocence, she and several party members have been convicted for a second time in a fraud case. Previously, she denied orchestrating the scheme but admitted that it was. "Mistake"
The Paris appeals court upheld its original ruling that, between 2004 and 2016, Le Pen and her co-defendants used funds allocated for members of the European Parliament to pay salaries to party staff.
Her announcement of candidacy comes less than 10 months before the first round of the French presidential election, scheduled for April 18, and the second round for May 2, 2027.
The Supreme Court is expected to take several months to hear the case. If the court upholds the appeals court's ruling, Le Pen may have to wear an electronic ankle monitor during the crucial phase of her election campaign early next year, which could be both embarrassing and a hindrance to her campaigning.
Following Tuesday's ruling, Le Pen consulted with Bardella, her legal team, and party leaders before both went to TF1 television station to announce their decision.
Le Pen said that if elected, she and Bardella would work together, with her serving as president and Bardella as prime minister.
“We have a strong partnership; we complement each other… We have presented the French people with a balanced, compatible, and stable leadership partnership.”
She added that Bardella has been by her side for many years, and the party's goals are greater than the two individuals. "The challenges we've overcome have made us stronger, both in our commitment and the quality of our collaboration."
Prior to the verdict, Le Pen had stated several times that if she had to wear an electronic ankle monitor, she would not run for election because she would not be able to campaign. "Truly independent."
However, many of her political rivals criticized her decision.
Osman Nasroo, Secretary General of the Republican Party (Republicans). said "Running a candidacy after being convicted is another act of backtracking that undermines public trust in politics in France."
side Gabriel Attal, former Prime Minister It was stated that running for office despite having a criminal record and being convicted in a case of embezzlement of public funds is a matter of concern. "The moral dimension"
while Edouard Philippe, former Prime Minister and one of the main rivals. said Le Pen's decision to run for office is her prerogative, but she has already been convicted twice and needs to explain this to the French public.
When asked what would happen if the Supreme Court refused to accept the appeal, Le Pen replied: "We'll have to wait and see, and ultimately the French will be the judge, because the good news tonight is that they will have the freedom to choose."
When the interviewer reminded her that last year she was confident of winning her appeal but that didn't happen, Le Pen responded: "Everyone can make mistakes. Let's just hope the Supreme Court doesn't make mistakes."
refer : bbc.com
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